Core Entry Skills A: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and the Environment

Sub Skills Assessment Criteria

1. Complies with First Aid Requirements

  1. Have a current First Aid certificate.
  2. Report near misses to supervisor or foreman.
  3. Report any and all accidents or injuries to the supervisor or foreman.
  4. Locate the First Aid box and Eye Station.
  5. Recognize that workplace safety regulations differ between provinces and contractors.

2. Complies with all requirements for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

  1. Have a current WHMIS or Safe-T-Disk program certificate.
  2. Have a current Dangerous Goods Transportation Certificate if applicable.
  3. Locate the fire extinguisher
  4. Identify the type of fire extinguisher(s) available.
  5. Act appropriately to avoid fuel spills i.e do not overall the tank.
  6. Identify the muster area in the event of a serious accident.

3. Complies with all requirements on OHS and the environment.

  1. Check to ensure that chemicals are labelled correctly.
  2. Check to ensure that chemicals are stored correctly.
  3. Check to ensure that materials are labelled correctly.
  4. Check to ensure that materials are stored correctly.
  5. Check to ensure that equipment is not leaking oil or fuels.
  6. Ensure that site-specific environmental impact regulations are being followed.
  7. Dispose of excess contaminated materials appropriately.

4. Complies with employer/client OHS requirements inc PPE, lock-out and tag-out procedures.

  1. Recognize the impact of alcohol, drugs and medication on performance.
  2. Wear current hardhat.
  3. Wear approved construction safety glasses.
  4. Wear appropriate hearing protection (earplugs and/or ear muffs).
  5. Wear reflective safety vest.
  6. Wear fire retardant coveralls if appropriate.
  7. Use appropriate respiratory protection as needed.
  8. Use appropriate hand protection (chemicals).
  9. Use safety certified boots (appropriate to the job).

Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures:

  1. Shut down the equipment.
  2. Disconnect the power supply or have it disconnected.
  3. Note clearly on a plastic tag-out tag the problem with the equipment.
  4. Hang a ‘lock-out’ tag to the ignition switch and ensure that it is visible.
  5. Advise the supervisor ASAP of the problem.
  6. Follow the instructions of the supervisor to either remove the equipment or leave it as is.
  7. Secure the broken equipment with a padlock.
  8. Retain the key until the machinery is repaired.

5. Wear appropriate clothing

  1. Wear clothing in good condition i.e. not torn.
  2. Wear nothing too loose inc. a sweater tied around the waist.
  3. No jewellery specifically chains and earrings. No rings are preferred.
  4. Clothing not too tight to ensure free movement.
  5. Weather appropriate clothing.
  6. No sleeveless shirts